IFK Goteborg vs. Malmo abandoned after firework, corner flag thrown

Swedish club IFK Goteborg has apologised after their league game against traditional rivals Malmo was abandoned when supporters threw a firecracker at a visiting player, who responded by throwing a corner flag into the crowd.

Wednesday's game was called off after 77 minutes when a firecracker exploded at the feet of Malmo substitute Tobias Sana, who was warming up near the sideline.

Sana, who previously played for Goteborg, responded by furiously grabbing the corner flag and hurling it like a javelin into the stands.

One of the linesmen was also affected by the explosion and referee Jonas Eriksson decided to call off the game after holding deliberations with the two teams.